The Portland daily press., 1887-03-17
THE FOREST HILL DISASTER.
The First Funerals of the Victims of
the Disaster.

BOSTON, March 16.-The workmen at the
scene of the great disaster have removed a
large portion of the wreck, but there is still
enough left to show the terrible effect of the
plunge into the highway below. Timbers
have been carried to the place and work on
temporary bridge win be begun at once.
The attendance of curious sight-seers is
much smaller this morning than on Monday
or Tuesday, and the work Of the police is
consequently less arduous.
Sorrowing parents, wives and children of
Dedham's victims of the recent disaster are
today looking for the last time on the faces
of their dead. 1t is a day of deep gloom and
mourning. The blow has fallen heavily ON
the entire community. The friends of the
deceased include the entire town. All have
shared the grief of the stricken households.
While the preparations were making for the
funerals kind friends in all parts of the town
proffered assistance. The early morning
trains from Boston to Dedham carried sew
eral hundred persons who were on their Way
to attend the funeral ceremonies.
The flrSt funeral was at st. Mary's church
at o'clock. Shortly before that hour long
procession OF men, women and children
marched from the house of Mr.. Vaudeville
on Harvard street, esc0rting the remains of
Miss Lizzie: Six men-Thomas Rafferty,,
William Sullivan, Thomas. Sheehan, John
Quinian and John Shea-bore the coffin,
which was covered with white brocaded vel
vet. This was almost hidden in the bed
Of flowers which had been sent by
sympathizing friends. AT the head
OF the procession was the Sodali-
The remains were carried to the front of
the church and were surrounded by the flow
ers. A large broken column, wreath and
cross were sent by the employees of John L.
Whiting pillow by the Sunday School
class of 'S5, a wreath by the employees Of G.
d. Brooks u Co. and wreath and cross by
the Sodality. The solemn requiem mass
was celebrated by Rev. Father johnson, as
sisted by Revs. Fathers Dooley and Hurli-
hey. There were fully 800 persons present.
Father johnson referred briefly TO the terri
Die accident that had carried away so many
loved ones. He spoke tenderly Of the pure
life and upright character of the girl who
took took such an active part in their church fes-
tlval week ago, and who today was to be
buried. she was not permitted" he said,
ito receive the last sacrament, but she was
prepared to go before her God without it If
such was His will. This sad event ought to
be warning to others. This life is uncer-
tain. We know it. Let us pray God, there
fore, that He will sanctify us and make us
ready to meet Him whenever He calls u.s."
After the funeral the body was buried in
Brookdale Cemetery.
At RosIindale.
In Roslindale, stranger would know that
some terrible calamity had befallen the ham
let by the closed stores, the quiet streets and
the subdued voices of the many people on
the sidewalks. Each new train brought
iresn arrivals of mourners, nearly all carry
ing flowers with which to deck the coffin of
| some dear friend or near relative. Not a
store or shop in the village, except the
| apothecary stores, was open small groups
OF men and women were on the street cor
| nerS, talking of the stunning calamity. from
the nervous shock of which the people have
not recovered. Funeral services were held
| today in Roslndale over the bodies of six of
the victims of the horrible disaster of Mon
gay morning. In every case the tributes of
mowers were profuse, and came not only
from personal friends and connections, but
| In several cases from employers
| The funeral of w. S. Strange took place
from his fathers residence on Washington
| street, at 1870 o'clock this morning. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Bar
rows, OF the South Boston Presbyterian
cnurch. assisted by Rev. j. NJ. Wyman of the
Roslindale Baptist church. mixed quar-
| tette furnished appropriate music
The funeral of Miss Ida Adams took place
at II o'clock at the residence of her uncle,
Mr.. Harklns, who was himself severely in
| Jured in the accident. Rev. Mr.. Hewlett of
the Episcopal church conducted the services
at the house on Kittredge street, which were
very affecting.
The funeral of Miss Alice Burnett of Am
herst street took place at 2 O'Clock, Rev.
Messrs. Hamlet and Wyman officiating.
The funeral of Mr.. Albert E. johnson of
| Florence street took place at o'clock Rev.
q: Beekman OF the Methodist church officiat-
| ed. This young man was the last child of
| aged parents living in Sweden.
The funeral of Mrs. Hormisdas Cardinal
took place at 2 o'clock from her late home on
Washington street. Rev. NJ. Z. Wright of
the Methodist church, South Boston, Off
ciated.
Another Death.
1t was said at Roslindale this morning
| that Herman w. Young of Kittredge street
had died of his injuries.